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component parts of 34027 Taw Valley under overhaul, 34027's boiler repair has been contracted to be undertaken at Pridhams and it has proved to be far more extensive than was ever imagined. In fact it could possibly end up becoming one of the most comprehensive rebuilds undertaken in preservation. The boiler has had a new front barrel section, which has included a new front tubeplate and craddle/saddle section. New firebox sides have been fitted and marked out, the outer throatplate has received repairs and awaits new sections of plate to be welded in. The inner firebox is almost a completely new construction, it has received a new doorplate, wrapper and tubeplate. As it currently stands the original throatplate remains but this awaiting manufacture of the new throatplate, this will be welded in place before the firebox is refitted to the boiler. Outstanding major work still includes new thermic siphons, outer steel doorplate, and completion of the channel ring. After these have been completed full assembly will be able to take place.

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